“Six years ago, you first elected me as your Parks Director. Now, I am running for City Council to bring the same proven commitment & accountable leadership to always put our community first.” – José Luis
As Councilmember, José Luis will prioritize:
Making Government Work for Everyone
Language doesn’t just mean identity. It’s access. And our voice matters. I will push for language equity so working families can know about our what our city offers & have a say in our development plans.
Greener, Rideable & Walkable City
Protecting & maintaining existing equestrian trails as a living piece of our heritage, while adding safe sidewalks, crosswalks, and shade trees so families can walk to parks, schools & transit.
Good Jobs and Safe Neighborhoods
Supporting small businesses & diversifying of our workforce to have more dependable, good-paying jobs while investing in youth & community programs that all our residents use.
As someone who grew up in Mira Loma, José Luis has the track record ready to represent us!
- Jurupa Valley resident since 2002
- Jurupa Valley High School Class of 2010: Cross Country Captain, Track & Field Captain
- B.A. & M.A. in Spanish Linguistics, UC Riverside
- Professional Interpretation & Translation Certificate, UCR Extension
- PhD Student in Spanish Linguistics: researching language transformation in Jurupa Valley
- Bilingual Community Liaison, Riverside Unified School District
- JARPD Parks Board Director: Elected 2020, Re‑elected 2024
- Upgraded equestrian arenas and made them accessible to local escaramuza teams
- Preserved the home of Eddy the Mammoth, the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center, the same hills he ran in high school
- Acquired land for the first park in historic Mira Loma on 58th St.
- Added 62 acres of parkland with 11 parks in development
- Supported Huerta del Valle by ensuring JARPD provides land for free
- Proud member of a large, blended family and community advocate